2002 Ford Mustang vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Mustang | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |